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PARIS: Not So Nice

July 29, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 3 Comments

In 2014, we were in Paris for the Bastille Day celebrations, and I was bound and determined to enjoy them all. We did, but in retrospect, I don’t understand why […]

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Europe, France, Paris, travel, vacation, Villefranche-sur-Mer

PARIS: New Paintings and Tombstones

July 28, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Looking back, I was not very successful at my goal of seeing a lot of new places in Paris on this trip. Jessica and I just settled in and acted […]

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cemetery, Europe, France, Louvre, museum, Paris, travel

PARIS: No Camels at the Zoo

July 26, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 3 Comments

I postponed Jessica’s birthday because I was feeling poorly. I’m sure she understands; besides, it was Sunday. In Paris, you relax on Sunday. You can’t do anything else since most […]

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art, Europe, France, Louvre, museum, Paris, travel, Uncategorized, vacation

PARIS: I’ll Never Stop Loving You

July 22, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

  Today’s soundtrack. Jessica was in no mood to do anything when we were back in Paris the first day, so she opted to stay in the apartment while I […]

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ancient Egypt, Egypt, France, illness, Louvre, museum, Paris, Tea, travel

BRIGHTON: Still By The Sea

July 18, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 4 Comments

I’m feeling pretty guilty for taking forever to write these blogs. I had the bright idea before I left to pack light, to carry next to nothing with me, to […]

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Absolutely Fabulous, beach, Brighton, England, food, movie, travel

BRIGHTON: Back By The Sea

July 14, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 2 Comments

I was far too excited to sleep. In all my memories, I can’t think of a time when I was honestly more turnt. Life was ecstasy and it was mine, […]

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Absolutely Fabulous, ancient Egypt, Brighton, British Museum, England, Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, London, museum, travel, Uncategorized

PARIS: “Eh…But What Can I Do?”

July 10, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 2 Comments

Jet lag hit me with the force of a thousand trucks. It gets worse each time I return to Paris. I’m soon over it, but damn…these first few days are […]

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Europe, France, Louvre, museum, travel, Uncategorized, vacation

PARIS: Picture It

July 9, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 1 Comment

The first few days in Paris were slow and luxurious. No big plans. Nothing to rush to or run away from. It was living at its most leisurely. I could […]

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bakery, cemetery, Europe, France, Paris, Pere Lachaise, travel

THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #147

May 29, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: GAP Factory Outlet: Readers, as you all know, I have not been living my best life lately, mainly because my disposable income has shrunk like never before. I’m not […]

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clothes, eating, fashion, food, summer, technology, travel

Why Don’t You? #108

May 16, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 1 Comment

Monday: Why don’t you make perfectly clear ice cubes with boiling hot water? It may sound counterintuitive, but this is the only way to make ice. I was sick to […]

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advice, clothes, Diana Vreeland, DIY, fashion, health, inspiration, money, travel, vacation

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